Uv resin art workshop, movies at the pavilion, plant clinic with master gardeners, and more. 
Happy Tuesday, Spokane. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Spokane Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Rookie music sleuth unveils dusty local cassette gems, volunteers prepare school supplies for thousands of kids, and NASA astronauts launch aboard Crew 11 flight — catch up here.
State-level stories: Owl ambassadors flapping into rehab fame, over 50 wineries earning Sustainable WA labels, and Olympic Peninsula road loop crowned a top 2025 drive — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Safety alerts for hundreds of thousands of Kia and Ford vehicles as an early Atlantic storm takes shape, and Mediterranean diet tips ease inflammation — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Navigate Medicare benefits and plan options
- Join community dialogue over coffee
- Explore street drugs’ effects on tribal lands
- Ask your device questions at Tech Talk
- Drop off and sort clothing donations
- Endurance’s auto protection plan is $300 off
🫶 We got your back
Pets: Your furball deserves more than the usual dry food and cheap toys. Local pet shops offer gourmet treats, stylish collars, and even live corals for aquariums. These pet picks will keep every tail wagging and whisker twitching.
Golf: Stuck in Seattle for work, I googled “golf courses near me” and ended up playing 36 holes in two days. These must-play courses prove Washington is America’s most underrated golf destination.
Travel: Solo trips after 50 don’t have to feel intimidating. These safety hacks will have you packing with confidence.
Playhouse: Whether you’re craving toe-tapping show tunes, spine-tingling drama, or the offbeat charm of experimental one-acts, Spokane Civic Theatre brings center-stage magic (and just enough backstage buzz) to town.
Wealth: $4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. And since gold thrives in unstable markets, its rally appears far from over. Check out gold IRAs, which let you own physical gold while taking advantage of IRA tax breaks.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🎨 UV Resin Art @ Liberty Park Library | Tuesday (8/5) at 2:00pm – Think resin art belongs in hipster garages? This UV resin workshop demystifies color mixing, molding coasters, and curing under UV light, no pretension required. Low-pressure fun with bragging rights at brunch, plus one crafty souvenir.
💣 Hiroshima Remembered @ Shadle Park Library | Wednesday (8/6) at 1:00pm – Join us for a poignant reading of “Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes,” then grab some origami paper to fold your flock, no glitter, no glue. It’s your chance to prove you remember how to make that elusive crane, share laughs, and honor history.
🎬 Movies at the Pavilion @ Gesa Pavilion | Wednesday (8/6) at 8:30pm – There’s something special about sprawled out on cool grass under the stars with popcorn in hand, watching everything from Free Willy to E.T. Movies at the Pavilion is our free, family-friendly excuse to unplug and pretend we’re kids again, just BYO snacks, no booze allowed.
🚗 Drive-In Movie: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie @ Downtown Library | Friday (8/8) at 1:00pm – Think your kid’s arts-and-crafts phase peaked with macaroni necklaces? Swing by our library’s makeshift drive-in, where tiny engineers decorate cardboard cars, park them on the third floor, and watch Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie over free popcorn. It’s retro charm, minus the bugs.
📺 Great American Recipe Screening@ KSPS PBS | Friday (8/8) at 6:00pm – KSPS PBS is screening Season 4 of The Great American Recipe, with local star Suwanee Lennon showing why Spokane knows how to cook. Scoot over with your favorite snack, soak up foodie bragging rights, and bask in hometown pride without burning anything down.
This weekend
🛍️ 1st Annual Parking Lot Sale@ Vintage Print + Neon | Saturday (8/9) at 11:00am – Whether you’re hunting dusty pinballs or a neon sign to recapture that glow, our first-ever Vintage Parking Lot Sale has you covered with arcade classics, quirky art, and retro signage. We’re also celebrating the arrival of Simply Me Gentlemen, a local maker in the basement.
🌱 Plant Clinic with WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners @ Shadle Park Library | Saturday (8/9) at 11:00am – If your backyard looks like a jungle on fast-forward, local Master Gardeners have the cure. Stop by the Plant Clinic to pick the brains of WSU Spokane County Master Gardeners on plant selection, eco-friendly pest control, and landscaping that won’t accuse you of neglect.
🎤 T.J. Miller @ Spokane Comedy Club | Saturday (8/9) at 7:00pm – Grab your drink and head to the Spokane Comedy Club for T.J. Miller’s razor-sharp set. He’ll riff on tech-fail memes, our love affair with cold brews, and whatever else sparks his dry wit, so call it your local-approved antidote to adulting.
🦬 Buffalo Jones @ The Big Dipper | Saturday (8/9) at 8:00pm – Mid-summer Saturday calls for some rock at The Big Dipper. Buffalo Jones leads the charge alongside Tomboy, DB Stewart, and Steve Sykora. Tickets are a dirt-cheap fifteen bucks, so ditch the couch and make it a night worth remembering.
🎷 Rachel Bade-McMurphy’s Glass Bead Orchestra with coach Ryan Keberle @ Hamilton Studio | Sunday (8/10) at 6:00pm – This 10-piece jazz collective isn’t just a concert—it’s a swirling sonic journey through improvisation, poetry, and the mysterious spark of artistic instinct. Led by Rachel Bade-McMurphy and coached by jazz luminary Ryan Keberle, expect an evening of soulful storytelling and boundary-blurring sounds.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/5 Joe Bonamassa @ Northern Quest Casino – 7:30 pm
- 8/5 The Brudi Brothers and more @ The District – 8 pm
- 8/5 Jefferson Starship @ Spokane Tribe Casino – 8 pm
- 8/6 Dinosaur Jr. and more @ Knitting Factory – 6:45 pm
- 8/7 Patrick Dwyer @ Coeur D’Alene Park – 6 pm
- 8/7 Swell Rell @ The Big Dipper – 7:30 pm
- 8/8 Too Slim and The Taildraggers @ Stormin’ Norman’s Shipfaced Saloon – 6 pm
- 8/8 T.J. Miller @ Spokane Comedy Club – 7 pm
- 8/9 The “DC” Show @ J Bones Musicland – 6:30 pm
- 8/9 G. Love & Special Sauce @ The District – 9 pm
🏠️ This house is wild
*This 👇 could be your listing. Hit us up if you’ve got a home (or 12) to sell.
Listed by: Suzy Dix (Windermere Manito, LLC)
Modern lines meet riverfront vibes in this 2023 custom home perched above the Spokane River. Sunset views steal the show through 8-foot sliders, while beamed ceilings and floor-to-ceiling stone fireplaces add a dash of drama. The chef’s kitchen is all about that quartzite island and induction cooktop, with a butler’s pantry for bonus style points. Every floor is heated, the office comes with a view, and the main-level flex space is ready for movie nights or yoga sessions.
Upstairs, the primary suite brings the wow with a closet bigger than most bedrooms and a private deck made for hot tub stargazing. The separate ADU is ready to rent and has its own two-car garage. Fenced yard, electric gate, direct access to the Centennial Trail, and solar panels keep things green and easy. All just three minutes from downtown Spokane.
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